Audiology Clinical Lead for Adult Services
Audiology Clinical Lead for Adult Services
Full Time, Band 8A
We are excited to advertise a full-time Clinical Lead post in our Acute Audiology Team at Croydon University Hospital. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead and collaborate with our Senior Specialist Audiologist/Hearing Therapist (Vestibular Rehabilitation), as well as take the lead on Diagnostics (Electrophysiology) and Rehabilitation services for adults in Croydon.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Specialist Audiologist (1 WTE, 37.5 hours/week) with a strong background in adult audiology and electrophysiology, including team leadership. Please refer to the person specification for required qualifications.
Our Adult and Electrophysiology Service is well-established since 1980. The successful candidate will work closely with senior team members to deliver a high-quality, patient-focused service.
The department includes an Audiology Manager, 8 Audiologists, 2.2 Assistant Audiologists, and a dedicated admin team. We are known for our supportive and friendly team environment.
Services include ENT diagnostics, audiovestibular investigations, hearing aid provision, and electrophysiology.
Croydon, in South London, offers excellent transport links and on-site staff parking.
Interview Date - 9th July 2025
Main duties of the job
Clinical lead for Adult Audiology and Electrophysiology Service
Management of the Adult Audiology and Electrophysiology Department
Liaison with senior managers / attending directorate meetings /ENT / Children's Hearing Team
Leading on development of the service and the quality of the service
System administrator for the Audiology patient management system
Liaising with IT / Finance / HR / Workforce / Occupation Health
Liaising and working with other Heads of Audiology Services across South West London Sector, pan-London and other Audiology Services around the country, as required.
About us
Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.
CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.
Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
* BSc in Audiology or BTEC (NC) in Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement (MPPM) BAAT parts I & II with specialist interest in rehabilitation or equivalent qualification. M.Sc. modules in Audiology Evidence of continuing personal development
* M.Sc. in Audiology Certificate of Clinical Competence or HTS modules Counselling qualifications Courses completed in management and/or leadership Registered or qualified for professional registration
Knowledge and Understand
* Knowledge and experience in all aspects of Audiology. Proven management skills Highly developed specialist knowledge of electrophysiological testing. Up to date knowledge of advances and changes in Audiology Developed counselling skills for providing the results and management plans to patients based on the outcome of the testing. Experience of staff training and development Conversant with Child Safety/Protection Issues, Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding, Data Protection Issues and Health and Safety Issues Understanding of Clinical Governance and audit Understanding of the Modernisation of Hearing Aid Services and other NHS initiatives affecting Audiology Knowledge of business and workforce planning
* Understanding of process redesign, demand and capacity theory Understanding of budgets and finance
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive information from/to patients and/or carers who may have significant physical, emotional or mental complexities using developed interpersonal and communication skills. Communicate, using appropriate terminology, with patients in a way to enable their decisions regarding their rehabilitation. Ability to troubleshoot with diplomacy Ability to cope with complex tasks Leadership skills
* Ability to cope with complex tasks
Experience
* Very significant experience as a Band 7 Audiologist. Attendance at high level accredited training courses delivered by nation/international experts in the field and ability to disseminate information to colleagues. Experience in electrophysiological techniques Previous experience of staff training and development Experience of working with audiology managers and senior clinicians
* Experience in managing a small Audiology Department or section Budget Management Modernisation and service improvements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Audiology Department, Hearing Centre, Croydon University Hospital
£59,490 to £66,239 a yearpro rata Per annum incl HCAS (Outer)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
199-7229953-FM-MT
Job locations
Audiology Department, Hearing Centre, Croydon University Hospital
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